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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
1
At Devils Punchbowl near Urbana Illinois a four wheel drive plunged from a 40 foot waterfall. Three survivors and nine dead. Most victims were residents of Urbana area with others from nearby towns. A wrecker attempted to pull the vehicle from the crash site as rescuers searched for wreckage and victims.
Senate approved a 20000 annual limit on payments for not growing crops in a bid to curb subsidies to large landholders and corporations. The measure, amid debate, could save 350 to 400 million dollars while supporting farm aid and expanding food stamp funding for needy families.
Harrisburg reports state officials warned in advance that the Milford Water Authority could suffer damage from a highway project. The Highways Department did not disclose this to bidders and faced an injunction. Damages paid to Gasparini Excavating Co. total about 613,481 with potential rise above 700,000. water authorities and PennDOT near a 900,000 settlement.
State Police investigate a Spartansburg burglary reported by Frederick Thomas with items stolen including rifles a camera hedge shears and binoculars valued at 5. A forgery tied to a $40 check cashed at Lord and Mercer service station is under review with Union City residents Robert and Mrs Smith as the alleged victims. One male and one female are wanted in the theft and forgery case. The Erie County DA’s office is consulted and arrests are expected soon. Separately ground breaking begins for an $829 000 international passenger center at Greater Pittsburgh Airport with completion due next year.
Washington AP report says the lead gasoline ban faced delay from late wording added to the House Clean Air Bill. Rep Satterfield introduced stricter language demanding medical and scientific proof before standards could ban lead, amid HEW debate and industry influence.
Judge Lindley McClelland showed little patience with the City of Corry and the estate of a local property owner in ruling on a White street curbing assessment of more than 00 yesterday.
Corry Youth Center Board members announce their inaugural fund raiser a car wash at Mosher's Arco Station South Center and West Pleasant streets from 1 to 5 p m Proceeds will fund a youth center at an undetermined site The group also plans a peach festival in City Park Friday evening August with the Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Bazaar Days serving homemade cake peaches ice cream and beverages Advance tickets go on sale with 20 to 30 youths handling sales.
Investigation of an unusual accident reveals the unexplained death of 21 year old Terry L Bish of Kersey. James Witt 21 of St Marys struck Bish with his car on a rural road four miles south of St Marys dragging the body 40 feet before stopping. Coroner to decide on autopsy and state police withhold charges pending full inquiry.
A fire at 941 Burton Avenue last evening started in a clothes dryer and spread after a five gallon gasoline can exploded under the stairway. Firefighters arrived to contain the blaze. damage costs and full details listed by Journal Photos photographer Endsley.
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